Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Duties to include but not limited to:

Provide agreed support to the teacher in the delivery of planned whole class learning activities Work under the direct supervision of a teacher to carry out planned learning activities with small groups or individual children, providing feedback on their engagement in activities and their achievement of the desired learning objectives Help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher's lesson plans Observe and feed back to the teacher on student performance and behaviour, taking action as appropriate in line with relevant school policies Support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of students, including contributing ideas and suggestions to support planning, to meet their development needs Interact with and respond positively to children, young people and adults Develop positive relationships with colleagues, providing consistent and effective support and working constructively as a member of the school staff team Support children to improve their maths and English skills through focussed learning activities and more generally across the curriculum Prepare and support the use of learning materials, in accordance with the requirements of the teacher, in order to facilitate a relevant physical learning environment Provide care and encouragement to children and young people with disabilities or special educational needs, supporting them to participate in activities and liaising, if required, with parents/carers/other professionals as appropriate Contribute to the provision of support for bilingual/multilingual students if required Invigilate internal and external tests and examinations under formal conditions Encourage participation in structured and unstructured learning activities, including break and lunch (timetabled and during breaks if required)

Training:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.

Training Outcome:

Possibility of a position after apprenticeship completed.

Employer Description:
The school caters for the pupils of Newhall and the surrounding areas. We are a junior school, ranging in pupil age from 7 – 11 years old. Part of the Lionheart academies trust

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm with 1-hours unpaid lunch

Skills:
Attention to detail,Communication skills,Creative,Customer care skills,Non judgemental,Number skills,Organisation skills,Patience,Physical fitness,Presentation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Time-Management